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Tomahawk seized in death of Tooele man allegedly killed by 9-year-old son

Tomahawk seized in death of Tooele man allegedly killed by 9-year-old son

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A tomahawk-style hatchet with suspected blood on it was one of the items seized by police investigating the shooting death of a Tooele father, allegedly by his 9-year-old son.
22 of Utah's 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list

22 of Utah's 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

About 60% of the U.S.'s counties experienced growth over the past year, including three-fourths of Utah's counties, per new federal data.
Man accused of transporting 153 pounds of marijuana arrested for 2nd time in Utah

Man accused of transporting 153 pounds of marijuana arrested for 2nd time in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 12 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man who had a warrant tied to a 2021 drug-related charge in Tooele County was arrested Monday after troopers said they found about 153 pounds of marijuana in his car.
Playground fall survivor shares recovery story; expert explains safety guidelines

Playground fall survivor shares recovery story; expert explains safety guidelines

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 7 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following the death of a Tooele boy on his school playground, some Utah families are reevaluating how safe outdoor equipment is.
Hotel owner indicted for failing to remove 3,330 tons of asbestos-containing debris

Hotel owner indicted for failing to remove 3,330 tons of asbestos-containing debris

Alexander Campbell, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 6 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly four years after the July 2020 fire at the Broadway Hotel in Tooele, a hotel owner has been federally indicted.
Stansbury Park store employees, locals rally together to help stranded farmers

Stansbury Park store employees, locals rally together to help stranded farmers

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 5 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County community came to the rescue of a couple of strangers Saturday night.
Utah trio accused of falsely applying for pandemic payroll relief funds from government

Utah trio accused of falsely applying for pandemic payroll relief funds from government

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Tooele residents are facing federal charges accusing them of applying fraudulently for more than $400,000 in government relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family of boy who died falling from playground slide sues school district

Family of boy who died falling from playground slide sues school district

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 4:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed Monday against the Tooele County School District for the death of a young boy who fell from a playground slide a year ago.
Repairs planned for vandalized headstones at Grantsville City Cemetery

Repairs planned for vandalized headstones at Grantsville City Cemetery

Cary Schwanitz, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 22 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Representatives from the Grantsville Public Works Department and the State Historic Preservation Office met with the mayor this week to discuss repairing several damaged headstones at the city's cemetery.
Get Gephardt: Ticketmaster seizes back purchased seats

Get Gephardt: Ticketmaster seizes back purchased seats

Matt Gephardt and Cimaron Neugebauer, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 22 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Imagine buying tickets to a show, then having the seller refuse to give them to you. That's what happened to a Utah woman when she got a refund she didn't ask for.
9-year-old arrested in Tooele killing not too young to be charged, ex-chief says

9-year-old arrested in Tooele killing not too young to be charged, ex-chief says

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A homicide investigation in Tooele is proving so shocking, that even the most seasoned police veterans say they've never seen anything like it.
Missing Tooele mother of 2 found dead in Salt Lake City

Missing Tooele mother of 2 found dead in Salt Lake City

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Updated Feb. 21 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The body of a missing Utah mother was discovered in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night, Tooele police said.
Police: 9-year-old Tooele child arrested after shooting, killing family member

Police: 9-year-old Tooele child arrested after shooting, killing family member

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old child was arrested after police say the child shot an adult family member, who later died from his injuries.
Reward offered for information on Grantsville Cemetery vandals

Reward offered for information on Grantsville Cemetery vandals

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

After hearing about the vandalism of headstones in the Grantsville City Cemetery, a local business and anonymous donors are offering a reward to anyone who could help police find those responsible.
Vandals damage several Grantsville City Cemetery headstones

Vandals damage several Grantsville City Cemetery headstones

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents are upset, hurt and wondering who vandalized several historic headstones in the Grantsville cemetery.
Utah name among a dozen targeted for change, due to use of racially charged language

Utah name among a dozen targeted for change, due to use of racially charged language

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The initiative spurred by a Native American group and a Black Lives Matter chapter takes aim at place names offensive to racial and ethnic groups.
Brand new deputy remembered as hero for saving girlfriend from icy reservoir

Brand new deputy remembered as hero for saving girlfriend from icy reservoir

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 31 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is remembering new deputy Emaloni Takitoa Lutui as a hero after he died saving a woman from an icy reservoir.
Charges: Utahn found dead stole baby formula, CPAP masks to fund cars, trips, comic books

Charges: Utahn found dead stole baby formula, CPAP masks to fund cars, trips, comic books

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 31 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Stansbury Park man found dead Tuesday from an apparent suicide had been charged with stealing materials from Intermountain Healthcare and selling them for $1.5 million over five years.
Police identify Taylorsville man who died trying to help woman in Tooele reservoir

Police identify Taylorsville man who died trying to help woman in Tooele reservoir

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 31 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 20-year-old Taylorsville man was identified Wednesday as the man who died Monday while trying to rescue a woman at Settlement Canyon Reservoir in Tooele County.